Not Allowed to Die

In this episode Mariska and I break down some thoughts from a conversation I had with two young clinicians during their supervision about how to handle it when a client is sharing their story in explicit detail.

In this episode Mariska and I vent our frustrations about the street harassment and difficulty with accepting no for an answer that many of our female clients have been dealing with lately.

Mariska and I debate whether or not to let clients believe in a flat earth world.

In this episode Mariska and I explore why one of my clients keeps unblocking and reconnecting with the guy who assaulted her.

In this episode Mariska and I explore if I am addicted to fantasy football and when people have an unhealthy connection to objects or even the ways they view themselves.

Mariska and I recently listened to the audio book version of the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We give you a bit of a summary and my thoughts on some of the authors points.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss the potential for a person to get become overly dependent on their pet. I know it sounds shocking but Mariska insists it is possible.

I also mention my new group for therapists helping neurodivergent clients negotiate relationships:

In this episode Mariska and I talk about judgement. When we judge and how we our tendency to compare ourselves can impact how we view the end of a relationship.

Mariska often wonders if she is on the Autism spectrum, or if she is just anxious and has some sensory issues. In this episode we start off talking a bit about service animals and then we discuss some things to think about when we are talking about possibly being neuro atypical.

Mariska and I discuss our troubles with procrastination and some tips to get you moving.